Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health and TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION.
500 W Thomas Road Suite 720 and Suite 730
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
She has a state license in Arizona.
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, First Health, BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network, Health Choice Pathway, BCBS of Arizona, Mercy Care RBHA, Connected Care, Arizona Foundation for Medical Care, UMR, Bright Health Medicare, Mercy Care Advantage, AHCCCS Fee for Service, Mercy Care Plan, Devoted Health, Bright Health and Health Choice AZ.
According to our sources, Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Laura Mercer is awesome. I've been a non-pregnant patient of hers for about 3 years. I feel lucky to have found her upon moving to the area. It's clear Dr. Mercer wants to have conversations with her patients and really know their lifestyle, concerns, and health goals in order to provide proper healthcare to us. Her OB/GYN technical knowledge and skill set is apparent. Also when there was problems with staff, Dr. Mercer herself wanted to hear about it and help resolve the situation herself if it couldn't be resolved otherwise. There were concerns in regards to the redhead front desk staff member and possibly billing department. I've had problems with: 1) scheduling as they tell me 1 date/time, then apparently change my appt without telling me, then mark me as no-show, then bill me for the full appt that never actually existed; 2) watch the billing very carefully and understand what services were provided & what you are being billed for; call your insurance company for assist if needed too. Medical billing mistakes and errors appear to be high occurrence in the Phoenix area as a whole though compared to other areas of the U.S. that I have previously lived in. ... which is unfortunate to patients.
Dr. Mercer is absolutely wonderful. She took such great care of us while we were expecting.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura T. Mercer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
American Medical Systems Inc. |
$984
RETROARC $530 |
MONARC $245 |
Precise $169 |
MINIARC PRO $40 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$344
Humira $121 |
$223 |
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Duchesnay USA Incorporated |
$214
Diclegis $212 |
Mteryti $2 |
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Roche Diagnostics Corporation |
$213
RS Harmony Test Related Products $213 |
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Minerva Surgical, Inc |
$160
ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION SYSTEM $160 |
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Other |
$840
Caldolor $112 |
Cervical Cancer Screening $110 |
INTRAROSA $107 |
NEXPLANON $85 |
DUAVEE $50 |
Other $377 |
Food and Beverage | $2,059 |
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Travel and Lodging | $681 |
Education | $16 |
Dr. Laura Mercer is a medical specialist in general obstetrics & gynecology. Her clinical interests include diabetes, obesity, and gas. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Coventry, and First Health. Dr. Mercer is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Mercer is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health. According to Doctor.com, she is not acceping new patients at this time.